Children Therapies

At Children Therapies, we understand that it can be difficult to know if your child needs speech therapy. If your child is autistic, speech therapy is almost always recommended since many people with autism have difficulty with social communication. Even if a child is verbal, they may still need to work on communication skills like responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, changing conversation topics, and understanding body language. Speech therapy is a key component of early intervention for autistic children and is often the first step for recently diagnosed kids. Early intervention is important as there is a critical period in the brain for language development, so teaching language and communication skills as early as possible is essential. If your child is struggling with speaking, they may be very quiet, say only a few words, or not speak at all. Our comprehensive guide provides all the information you need to know about speech therapy so you can determine if it is right for your child.

At Children Therapies, we understand the importance of helping your child communicate effectively and efficiently. Our speech therapists are here to help your child develop their verbal and nonverbal skills so that they can communicate their thoughts, feelings, and needs. We provide guidance on techniques such as gestures, signs, verbal communication, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Our speech therapists can also help with other communication-related issues such as forming speech more clearly, responding to questions, facial expression recognition, understanding body language, feeding, and swallowing. Through our speech therapy services, we can help your child communicate more effectively in all environments.